Stockbridge Community News
Newspapers, including SCN, hit hard by rising costs
SCN unveils new GoFundMe campaign. Please consider donating. by Mary Jo David In the last 20 years, the U.S. has lost about one-third of its newspapers—many in rural areas*. The Stockbridge Community News is working hard to remain viable in an economy that presents regular challenges, like increased printing, postage, and website costs. Thanks to […]
Stockbridge Community Raises Money for Two Local Students with Cancer
The Stockbridge community came out in droves to help the families of two Stockbridge students who have been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. The boys, DJ and Landen were both recently diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer Osteosarcoma. Osteosarcoma is a kind of cancer that begins in the cells that form […]
SCN connects long-ago neighbors across the miles
by Joan Tucker Mindy Kerr of Waterloo Recreation Area has read multiple articles written by Don Porter in the Stockbridge Community News written and, more recently, she read about Porter in SCN’s “Celebrating Men of the Hour” article published in November. Kerr asked herself, “Could it be that this Don Porter was the big brother […]
SCN recognizes 2024 award winners
by Agnes Geiger, Patrice Johnson and Mary Jo David In 2020, the Stockbridge Community News introduced two annual awards—the Award of Excellence and the Readership Award. Both awards honor dedicated people who make essential contributions to our newspaper and its mission to promote the common good of residents through publication of local news and useful […]
Donald Porter opened doors to education
by Judy Williams Around the world, Nov. 19 is recognized as International Men’s Day to “celebrate, worldwide, the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.” Once again, in our November issue, Stockbridge Community News is featuring Men of the Hour—three men from our own little corner of the world who make […]
SCN’s Judy Williams places in national writing contest, again
by Agnes Geiger When you’re a news writer and reporter for your local newspaper, you don’t work for the glory. All you need is a favorable comment or two to keep going and the knowledge that you’ve done a good job in providing a service for your community. So receiving national recognition is a rare […]
We need your help
Rising costs and decreased revenue are deeply concerning. At the Stockbridge Community News we are primarily a volunteer staff and are working hard to be sustainable, but all of our expenses have increased, especially postage. If you appreciate having a local newspaper delivered free to all homes in the area, please consider sending a small […]
